Gallery: Extremely Happy Hour: Portland
June 27, 2025 Thank you to everyone who showed up out our unofficial summer kick-off party – Extremely Happy Hour: Portland Edition. Sponsored by our…
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How Pathlabs Helps Agencies Accelerate Growth
NextNW is proudly supported by organizations like Pathlabs, a full-servive digital media partner for agencies. Pathlabs recently hosted a roundtable in Portland to listen to…
High-Impact CRO Strategies: Maximizing Your Digital Marketing Investment
After more than two decades in digital marketing—from founding Anvil Media to my current role as Executive Director of NextNW and Chief Evangelist at Forix—I’ve…
Beyond SEO: The Complete Guide to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI Search Visibility in 2025
Twenty years ago, I wrote an article about the fundamentals of SEO: Three Cs of Search Engine Optimization. Since then, I have been told SEO…
2025 Cascadia Creative Awards Photo Gallery
An incredible thank you to Ethan Hansen for lending your photography talents to the evening. If you are looking for a Portland-based lifestyle photographer drop…
The Complete List of Cascadia Award Winners
Major thank you to everyone who came out to the Cascadia Creative Awards last night at Castaway Portland. It was a magical night! Nearly 200…
Independent Voices. Collective Impact. Meet The NextNW Advisory Committee
We’re proud to introduce the individuals who make up the NextNW Advisory Committee — a crew of creative misfits, agency vets, digital thinkers, and community…
Unlocking the Future of Programmatic Advertising: How NextNW Sponsor Viant is Leading with AI and CTV
Our Executive Director Kent Lewis spoke with Skyler Beresini from Viant about their innovative approach to media buying, identity solutions and the trends he’s excited…
Avoiding Video Brainrot: An Interview with Garrett Bennion at Marmalade
The following interview was conducted between NextNW Executive Director, Kent Lewis, and Garrett Bennion, Founder & Director at Marmalade Creative. Marmalade is a valued in-kind…
How MDZN Studio Amplifies NextNW’s Voice on Social Media
In today’s digital-first world, a strong social media presence is essential for thought leadership, dropengagement, and brand storytelling. As the official social media partner for…